Volkswagen Golf
White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc
Y3 YUYMOT history
Y3 YUY is a white diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 173,002 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 173,002 mi
- At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 13 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 11,363 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y3 YUY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 1 Mar 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y3 YUY was last recorded at 173,002 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 2,145 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 170,857 miles · 25 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,145 miles
- Average per year
- 11,363 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 173,002 miles
- 2024 – 170,857 miles
- 2023 – 158,373 miles
- 2022 – 153,119 miles
- 2021 – 142,579 miles
- 2020 – 125,357 miles
- 2019 – 106,104 miles
- 2018 – 82,809 miles
- 2017 – 65,844 miles
- 2016 – 52,414 miles
- 2015 – 44,350 miles
- 2013 – 33,751 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass173,002 miles
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2020
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Full MOT history
18 tests since 11 Oct 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass173,002 miles (+2,145)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 173,002 miles
- Test number
- 518408204431
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass170,857 miles (+12,484)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 170,857 miles
- Test number
- 677387447838
- MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepping (5.2.3 (e))
Pass158,373 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 158,373 miles
- Test number
- 963036454563
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail158,373 miles (+5,254)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,373 miles
- Test number
- 693460540863
- MajorSuspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass153,119 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 153,119 miles
- Test number
- 638496273895
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail153,119 miles (+10,540)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,119 miles
- Test number
- 286189345093
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Pass142,579 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 142,579 miles
- Test number
- 747298032866
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Fail142,578 miles (+17,221)3 dangerous2 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,578 miles
- Test number
- 671559755514
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront tyres scrubbed out on inner edges
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Rear nail in tyre punctured not repairable
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
- AdvisoryRecommend tracking check/adjustment
Pass125,357 miles (+79)3 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 125,357 miles
- Test number
- 417873152543
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail125,278 miles (+19,174)2 major3 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,278 miles
- Test number
- 955755764997
- MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass106,104 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 106,104 miles
- Test number
- 137603025977
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail106,104 miles (+23,295)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,104 miles
- Test number
- 518062486338
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass82,809 miles (+16,965)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 82,809 miles
- Test number
- 489399933146
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass65,844 miles (+5,623)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 65,844 miles
- Test number
- 225722775195
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted obscuring some components
- AdvisoryZero emissions
Pass60,221 miles (+7,807)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 60,221 miles
- Test number
- 863011406517
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,414 miles (+8,064)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 52,414 miles
- Test number
- 770001295454
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,350 miles (+10,599)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 44,350 miles
- Test number
- 879156405007
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteN/s/r tyre low tread on inner edge
- NoteO/s/r tyre no tread on inner edge
Pass33,751 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 33,751 miles
- Test number
- 328584483427
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y3 YUY
- Does Y3 YUY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y3 YUY is valid until 11 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y3 YUY?
- The MOT on Y3 YUY is valid until 11 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y3 YUY done?
- Y3 YUY was recorded at 173,002 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 11,363 miles a year.
- Has Y3 YUY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y3 YUY has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2023.
- Has the mileage on Y3 YUY ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on Y3 YUY find?
- Y3 YUY passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both.
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